Chhor

Chhor Meaning & Origin

About Chhor
The surname Chhor is of Cambodian origin and is derived from the Khmer word "chhor," which means "to be born" or "to give birth." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is passed down from the father to the children. The surname Chhor signifies the family's lineage and is commonly found among Cambodian people, particularly those of Khmer descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Chhor is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Chhor: 341
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,324
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chhor based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Chhor is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R
🌐 IPA
/chhor*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chhor in Braille

Here's how to represent Chhor in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Chhor in braille

How to sign the name Chhor using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Chhor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Chhor in sign language

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